Senior Art Director

TEAM LEWIS; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a highly experienced Senior Art Director to drive visual excellence for leading automotive brands. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of creative leadership, a deep understanding of automotive brand marketing, and mastery in AI-driven content production. Responsibilities include leading brand campaigns, producing high-quality social content, and integrating innovative technologies into the creative process. This role offers the opportunity to shape visual narratives and mentor a talented team in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of creative leadership experience with a focus on automotive brands.
• Proficiency in producing high-quality social content for digital platforms.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual development of brand campaigns to align with client objectives.
• Translate market insights into compelling visual stories for automotive audiences.
• Champion innovative social-first visual strategies for engagement and brand awareness.

Skills

Creative leadership

Automotive brand marketing

AI image generation

Social content production

Team leadership

Education

10+ years of experience in art direction or senior design roles

Tools

AI image generation tools

Motion design

3D

Job description

About us

We are a global marketing agency that has gone from start‑up to multi‑national in little over two decades. Our success is due to a team of talented people delivering award‑winning campaigns and expanding our client relationships into new markets and services. Making strategic acquisitions. TEAM LEWIS has won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, and Global Digital Excellence.

At the heart of the business is TEAM LEWIS Foundation. In January 2021, there was a need to respond to the challenges the COVID pandemic brought to communities and charitable organizations. TEAM LEWIS saw that support was crucial and change was needed to make that happen. Our local causes scheme was launched. Every member of TEAM LEWIS can nominate a local cause close to their heart to receive a cash donation. In addition, nominated causes can also benefit from a donation in kind of expertise, time, and resources. In the past year TEAM LEWIS has donated almost $2million to 445 causes around the world.

Read more about TEAM LEWIS Foundation at https://www.teamlewis.com/impact/

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Art Director with a passion for automotive brands, digital innovation, and social content production to join our global creative team in Malaysia. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual future of leading automotive brands—driving creative excellence, business impact, and future growth across the Middle East region.

You are a strategic thinker, a visual storyteller, and a business partner. You bring over 10 years of creative leadership experience, a deep understanding of automotive brand marketing, and mastery of emerging technologies including AI image generation. You have a proven track record in producing high‑volume, high‑quality social content for digital platforms. You thrive in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment and are ready to set new benchmarks for creativity in the automotive sector.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Visual Strategy

• Lead the end-to-end visual development of brand campaigns, ensuring creative output aligns with client business objectives and brand strategy.
• Establish and maintain robust brand visual systems, guaranteeing consistency across all platforms and media formats.
• Inspire and empower the creative team to elevate the quality, efficiency, and innovation of our work.

Automotive Industry Expertise

• Bring a deep understanding of the automotive marketing funnel, delivering visual solutions for product launches, brand revitalization, and digital campaigns.
• Translate market and consumer insights into compelling visual narratives that resonate with automotive audiences in the Middle East.
• Demonstrate a strong grasp of luxury and new energy vehicle branding, with an eye for premium aesthetics and innovation.

Social Content Production

• Lead the creation and production of high-volume, high-quality social content tailored for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and emerging channels.
• Develop and execute innovative social‑first visual strategies that drive engagement, brand awareness, and business results.
• Stay ahead of social content trends, ensuring TEAM LEWIS and our clients remain at the cutting edge of digital storytelling.

Technology Application & Innovation

• Champion the integration of AI image generation tools and cutting‑edge technologies (motion design, 3D, immersive experiences) into the creative process.
• Continuously explore new paradigms of visual expression to keep TEAM LEWIS and our clients at the forefront of digital creativity.

Team Collaboration & Client Communication

• Collaborate seamlessly with key stakeholders across multiple markets (UK, ME, and APAC) to ensure alignment on project status, deliverables, and client feedback.
• Present and articulate the strategic thinking and business value behind creative ideas to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior creatives, fostering a culture of high craft, innovation, and continuous learning.

About You

• 10+ years of experience in art direction or senior design roles, ideally with significant focus on automotive brand campaigns.
• Proven expertise in AI image generation tools, with a portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Demonstrated experience leading integrated brand campaigns with strategic and business impact.
• Extensive experience in high‑volume social content production for digital platforms.
• Excellent team leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Highly attuned to visual trends, with an international and multicultural aesthetic perspective.
• Familiarity with user experience design or interactive visual design.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to guide junior creatives and manage external partners when needed.
• Confident communicator with strong verbal and visual presentation skills; able to present ideas clearly to both internal teams and senior clients.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.

TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality, empowerment and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive.